Differential associations among psychological flexibility components, depressive symptoms, and sense of belonging in first semester college students

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Objective. The transition to college is associated with rising rates of depressive symptoms and decreased well-being. It critical identify protective psychological factors for this period. One possible factor flexibility, or the ability pursue self-identified values despite distressing thoughts emotions. This study examined associations among flexibility components well-being outcomes in first semester students. Participants: sample consisted 238 diverse first-semester students recruited from five universities. Method: Using structural equation modeling, we three two dimensions (i.e., sense belonging at college). Results: All were less severe symptoms, but only valued action was higher belonging. Conclusions: Results highlight as a novel set resilience differential key during college.

Language: Английский

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Mediating Factors and Demographic Disparities Associated With Disordered Eating in University Students During the Era of COVID‐19

European Eating Disorders Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Disordered eating (DE) increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic, and a recent systematic review identified marginalised identity, psychological wellbeing, loneliness, stress, higher body mass index (BMI), internalised weight bias (IWB) contributing to pandemic‐era DE. The present study aimed extend these findings by evaluating hypothesised contributors DE while pandemic era stressors among single, more diverse sample of university students. Method A cohort first‐year students ( N = 1289, 43.4% White, 24.2% LGBTQ+) were surveyed in Autumn 2021 about pandemic’s impact on health, socialisation, academic readiness performance as part larger research project. BMI, IWB, self‐esteem, depression, DE, screen time, perceived stress measures collected. General linear PROCESS mediation models evaluated group differences mediators Results Depression, loneliness partially mediated relationship between IWB associations Pandemic‐era with strengthening this relationship; however, greater media exposure BMI strengthened [Figure] extent which Black had lower than other racial groups, sexual minority though differed across genders. Conclusions distress may exacerbate Further, marginalisation bodies, genders, orientations play role These factors help identify most at‐risk for target preventive care kerb rising disorders rates.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the impact of empathic communication on stress among students in higher education institutions

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Stress is an issue among students in educational institutions, and it often negatively impacts their mental health. College are particularly vulnerable to problems leading sleep anxiety disorders. If not appropriately addressed, stress can result negative behaviors detrimental physical effects. That why crucial provide with management skills. This research focused on understanding how empathic communication the levels of college students. Drawing from Theory U as a framework, primary question was, "How do practices impact experience?" The researcher further explored secondary questions; "Does modeling for have positive inspiring effect?" "Can engaging role-play that involves lead different perspective stressful situations, both personally interactions others? Can help them respond empathy? Do they feel more empowered be authentic connect deeply others?" interviewed using semi-structured approach gather valuable data. These interviews shed light stressors encounter college. results this emphasized importance addressing these factors enhance well-being improve experience university. study proposed could play role filling gap higher education, empowering better cope promoting healthier outcomes.--Author's abstract

Language: Английский

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Mental Wellbeing in the Pre-and Post-Pandemic Era: Perspectives of U.S. College Students, Faculty, and Administrators

Applied Research in Quality of Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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